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José Mourinho calls on Manchester United’s fans to get behind teamhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/11/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-fans
• ‘It’s a new chapter in the club’s life’ says manager<br />• First game will be friendly at Wigan on Saturday<p>José Mourinho has called on Manchester United’s fans to once more get behind the team after three disaffected years in which they were forced to endure the unadventurous tactics of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/apr/22/david-moyes-sacked-manchester-united" title="">Moyes lasted 10 months</a>, to be temporarily replaced by Ryan Giggs, while <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/22/louis-van-gaal-its-over-manchester-united" title="">Van Gaal was eventually dispensed with</a> despite winning the FA Cup, while chants of “We’re Man United, we want to attack!” rang out at several games last season.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jul/05/jose-mourinho-right-one-manchester-united">José Mourinho suggests he could be the Right One for Manchester United | Daniel Taylor</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/11/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-fans">Continue reading...</a>José MourinhoManchester UnitedFootballSportMon, 11 Jul 2016 15:30:16 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/11/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-fansPhotograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesMark Redding2016-07-11T15:30:16ZMarcus Rashford advised to keep feet on the ground at Manchester Unitedhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/29/marcus-rashford-juan-mata-feet-on-ground-manchester-united-arsenal
<p>• Juan Mata tells 18-year-old striker to stay calm<br>• ‘It’s been massive for him,’ says United playmaker</p><p>Juan Mata has advised Marcus Rashford to keep his feet on the ground after the Manchester United striker did the double double in the course of four days, scoring twice on his <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/25/manchester-united-midtjylland-europa-league-match-report" title="">Europa League debut in the win against Midtjylland on Thursday</a> and then repeating that feat on his <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/28/manchester-united-arsenal-premier-league-match-report" title="">Premier League debut against Arsenal</a> on Sunday.</p><p>Mata has had a front‑row view of events as he pulled the strings behind Rashford and the Spanish playmaker has been talking the 18-year-old tyro through his games to telling effect. Prodigies have a habit of coming and going at Old Trafford but Mata is confident Rashford can plot a steady course through his career, less the George Best route and more the Ryan Giggs.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/29/marcus-rashford-juan-mata-feet-on-ground-manchester-united-arsenal">Continue reading...</a>Manchester UnitedJuan MataArsenalFootballSportMon, 29 Feb 2016 22:30:19 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/feb/29/marcus-rashford-juan-mata-feet-on-ground-manchester-united-arsenalPhotograph: Jason Cairnduff/ReutersPhotograph: Jason Cairnduff/ReutersMark Redding2016-02-29T22:30:19ZManchester United’s David de Gea makes U-turn towards new contracthttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/11/manchester-united-david-de-gea-new-contract
<p>• Agent Jorge Mendes holds talks with Louis van Gaal at Carrington<br>• Goalkeeper could sign deal worth £200,000 a week</p><p>David de Gea could be on the verge of an amazing about-turn after his agent, Jorge Mendes, arrived at Manchester United’s training ground reportedly to begin talks on a new deal for the goalkeeper.</p><p>With Ed Woodward, the executive vice-chairman, absent on business in London, Mendes met the manager, Louis van Gaal, and the United secretary, John Alexander, at Carrington to try and reach agreement on the goalkeeper’s future.</p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/sep/10/manchester-united-players-row-louis-van-gaal">Manchester United players’ row with Louis van Gaal may not be a crisis | Jonathan Wilson</a> </p><p> <span>Related: </span><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/10/fee-anthony-martial-ridiculous-louis-van-gaal">Paying £58.8m for Anthony Martial ‘ridiculous’, admits Louis van Gaal</a> </p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/11/manchester-united-david-de-gea-new-contract">Continue reading...</a>Manchester UnitedFootballSportThu, 10 Sep 2015 23:35:23 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/sep/11/manchester-united-david-de-gea-new-contractPhotograph: Jon Buckle/PADavid de Gea will be eager to get back playing soon to stake a claim for a starting place for Spain at next summer's European Championships. Photograph: Jon Buckle/PAPhotograph: Jon Buckle/PADavid de Gea will be eager to get back playing soon to stake a claim for a starting place for Spain at next summer's European Championships. Photograph: Jon Buckle/PAMark Redding2015-09-10T23:35:23ZStuart Broad tells those on minimum wage to ‘stay humble’https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jan/27/stuart-broad-minimum-wage-england-humble
• ‘You’re in top 10% earners in world,’ says England all-rounder<br />• Comment provokes angry backlash against millionaire cricketer<p>The England fast bowler Stuart Broad has stirred up Twitter by apparently suggesting that people on minimum wage have little to complain about.</p><p>The Nottinghamshire player, now in Australia with England as they prepare for next month’s <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/sport/cricket-world-cup-2015" title="">World Cup</a>, tweeted: “I’ve heard if you earn minimum wage in England you’re in the top 10% earners in the world. #stay #humble,” provoking an outraged backlash on social media. On Tuesday evening the comment had already been retweeted 663 times.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jan/27/stuart-broad-minimum-wage-england-humble">Continue reading...</a>Stuart BroadEngland cricket teamNottinghamshireCricketSportAustralia sportTue, 27 Jan 2015 16:12:06 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jan/27/stuart-broad-minimum-wage-england-humblePhotograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesMark Redding2015-01-27T16:12:06ZManchester United: record books show sacking is the norm at Old Trafford | Mark Reddinghttps://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/23/manchester-united-record-books-sacking-old-trafford-managers
Critics say they're not a sacking club, it's not the United way. Really? It was for Wilf McGuinness, Frank O'Farrell, Tommy Docherty, Dave Sexton, Ron Atkinson and David Moyes<p>Gary Neville is outraged, Carlo Ancelotti baffled, the League Managers Association sad.</p><p>David Moyes' dismissal is not the United way their critics say, they are not a sacking club, they handle things differently at the Theatre of Dreams. And yet …</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/23/manchester-united-record-books-sacking-old-trafford-managers">Continue reading...</a>Manchester UnitedDavid MoyesGary NevilleCarlo AncelottiSir Alex FergusonFootballSportWed, 23 Apr 2014 16:35:30 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/23/manchester-united-record-books-sacking-old-trafford-managersPhotograph: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesThe fans' favourite Tommy Docherty, left, and Matt Busby in 1973. Docherty was sacked after an affair with the physiotherapist's wife four years later. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesThe fans' favourite Tommy Docherty, left, and Matt Busby in 1973. Docherty was sacked after an affair with the physiotherapist's wife four years later. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty ImagesMark Redding2014-04-23T16:35:30ZBarcelona 2-1 Manchester City: How the Camp Nou players ratedhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/12/barcelona-manchester-city-camp-nou-player-ratings
Lionel Messi was devastating for Barcelona while City's Joleon Lescott, James Milner and Sergio Agüero had nights to forget<p><strong>Víctor Valdés 8</strong> Not called upon until a decent save in the 42nd minute from Nasri but topped that with a brilliant tip-over from Dzeko's header</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/12/barcelona-manchester-city-camp-nou-player-ratings">Continue reading...</a>Champions LeagueManchester CityBarcelonaFootballSportWed, 12 Mar 2014 23:20:59 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/mar/12/barcelona-manchester-city-camp-nou-player-ratingsPhotograph: Manu Fernandez/APBarcelona's man of the match Lionel Messi skips over a challenge from Vincent Kompany, who was Manchester City's best player. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/APPhotograph: Manu Fernandez/APBarcelona's man of the match Lionel Messi skips over a challenge from Vincent Kompany, who was Manchester City's best player. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/APMark Redding2014-03-12T23:20:59ZSir Alex Ferguson seems to have set aside retirement to haunt David Moyes | Mark Reddinghttps://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/08/alex-ferguson-retirment-david-moyes-manchester-united
He had promised to 'visit vineyards in Tuscany and France'. Instead, he was in Sunderland on a windy night in January<p>Sir Alex Ferguson seems bent on haunting David Moyes, like the ghost of Banquo hovering over a particularly gloomy Scottish feast, which is probably the last thing the struggling Manchester United manager needs right now.</p><p>Each time something disastrous happens to the team on the pitch – ie. frequently – the cameras have acquired the habit of doing a quick one-two: cutting instantly to Moyes' horrified face and then away to his overcoated predecessor staring impassively down from the stand.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/08/alex-ferguson-retirment-david-moyes-manchester-united">Continue reading...</a>Sir Alex FergusonDavid MoyesManchester UnitedSunderlandFootballWed, 08 Jan 2014 17:08:38 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jan/08/alex-ferguson-retirment-david-moyes-manchester-unitedPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSir Alex Ferguson is growing accustomed to life as a spectator at Manchester United games. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSir Alex Ferguson is growing accustomed to life as a spectator at Manchester United games. Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesMark Redding2014-01-08T17:08:38ZOle Gunnar Solskjaer sought Ferguson's advice but has he read his book?https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/02/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-advice-ferguson-autobiography
The Scot laid down four criteria that must be fulfilled before taking a management job: but how many have Cardiff City met?<p>Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he asked Sir Alex Ferguson's advice over taking the Cardiff City job, adding: "He has wished me the best and given me some good advice as he always does. I had a good conversation with him."</p><p>Which can only beg the question: has either of them read the former Manchester United manager's My Autobiography?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/02/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-advice-ferguson-autobiography">Continue reading...</a>Sir Alex FergusonManchester UnitedCardiff CityPremier LeagueFootballSportOle Gunnar SolskjaerThu, 02 Jan 2014 15:20:26 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jan/02/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-advice-ferguson-autobiographyPhotograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action ImagesOle Gunnar Solskjaer says he asked his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson for advice before accepting the Cardiff job. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action ImagesPhotograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action ImagesOle Gunnar Solskjaer says he asked his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson for advice before accepting the Cardiff job. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action ImagesMark Redding2014-01-02T15:20:26ZJohn Terry – the facts behind FA's casehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/sep/24/john-terry-fa-case-ferdinand
Chelsea's captain should this week see the curtain come down on an unsavoury 11 months which has finally cost him his England career<p>The FA has charged Terry with breaking rule E3(1) and E3(2) in his alleged abuse of Anton Ferdinand, an identical charge to the one Luis Suárez faced after his confrontation with Patrice Evra. It says Terry is charged with using "abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour" towards Ferdinand with the further charge that he is alleged to have "included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Anton Ferdinand"</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/sep/24/john-terry-fa-case-ferdinand">Continue reading...</a>John TerryFootballEnglandChelseaSportMon, 24 Sep 2012 15:36:51 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/sep/24/john-terry-fa-case-ferdinandPhotograph: Nick Potts/PAChelsea's captain John Terry, right, has an exchange of views with Anton Ferdinand of QPR during the league match at Loftus Road last October. Photograph: Nick Potts/PAPhotograph: Nick Potts/PAChelsea's captain John Terry, right, has an exchange of views with Anton Ferdinand of QPR during the league match at Loftus Road last October. Photograph: Nick Potts/PAMark Redding2012-09-24T15:36:51ZOld music: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Our Househttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/apr/13/crosby-stills-nash-young-our-house
Three quarters of CSNY are long out of fashion. Don't let that spoil a song that might as well be about your home<p>Graham Nash apparently sat down at the piano and wrote Our House in just an hour, capturing an unguarded moment of domestic bliss with Joni Mitchell that sounds as fresh now as it did in 1970. I once shared a flat with someone who played it every day and insisted on singing along, which put me off it for a good while, a state of affairs not helped by it being used as an advertising jingle to sell sausages. Perhaps, now that Fleet Foxes and Jonathan Wilson have brought west coast harmonies back in vogue, it's time for a rethink.<br> <br>The thing I like about the track is that it could apply to anyone's house. When Nash sings about having two cats in the yard, he probably has in mind a garden in Laurel Canyon half the size of Luxembourg, but in his distinct Lancashire accent he could equally be hymning the delights of a back-to-back in Salford or a semi-detached in Southport.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/apr/13/crosby-stills-nash-young-our-house">Continue reading...</a>Crosby, Stills, Nash and YoungPop and rockNeil YoungAmericanaMusicCultureFri, 13 Apr 2012 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/apr/13/crosby-stills-nash-young-our-housePhotograph: E.J Flynn/APStephens Stills, Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, left to right, harmonize on a version of Young's SouthernPhotograph: E.J Flynn/APStephens Stills, Graham Nash, David Crosby and Neil Young, left to right, harmonize on a version of Young's SouthernMark Redding2012-04-13T09:47:00ZOld music: T Rex – Hot Lovehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/feb/20/old-music-t-rex-hot-love
If your idea of pop had been shaped by Junior Choice, Marc Bolan felt like a bolt of lightning<p> Like Aphrodite, Hot Love appeared out of nowhere fully formed. One minute everyone was wondering what would replace Beatlemania, the next T-Rexstasy was sweeping the nation, glitter rock was born and the screaming girls blu-tacking Marc Bolan posters to their bedroom walls were instantly labelled "teenyboppers" by the tabloid press.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/feb/20/old-music-t-rex-hot-love">Continue reading...</a>MusicCulturePop and rockMon, 20 Feb 2012 16:22:42 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/feb/20/old-music-t-rex-hot-lovePhotograph: Globe Photos Inc /Rex FeaturesMarc Bolan. Photograph: Globe Photos Inc /Rex FeaturesPhotograph: Globe Photos Inc /Rex FeaturesMarc Bolan. Photograph: Globe Photos Inc /Rex FeaturesMark Redding2012-02-20T16:22:42ZOld music: James Brown – Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses)https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jan/23/james-brown-rapp-payback
James Brown was nearing the end of his creative life when he threw down the gauntlet to the young pretenders<p>Rapp Payback is less a song than a full frontal assault on the senses. Recorded in 1980, when James Brown's best work was behind him, it has always seemed to me the sound of a giant throwing down the gauntlet for one last time, a challenge to the young guns of disco, rap and hip-hop who were coming up behind.<br> <br>By the end of the 70s, Brown had lost the core of his backing group to the freewheeling Parliament-Funkadelic collective and had hired new JBs he described as "religious, educated and straightlaced". Perhaps in recognition that his notoriously tight discipline was provoking band members into quitting, the Godfather takes the brakes off in Rapp Payback and stirs all his influences into a fiery brew of soul, funk, gospel, jazz and African music, topped off by his trademark rasp.<br> <br>He had one more great single left in him (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D07ZuP271iA">Bring It On</a>) and one more big hit (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzDDJm27vmc">Living in America</a>) but after Rapp Payback he was as good as done. One word of advice: don't mess around with the seven-minute single – go for the full monty with the double-length version on the Soul Syndrome album.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jan/23/james-brown-rapp-payback">Continue reading...</a>MusicCultureSoulMon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/jan/23/james-brown-rapp-paybackPhotograph: David Temma/GettyJames Brown. Photograph: David Temma/Getty ImagesPhotograph: David Temma/GettyJames Brown. Photograph: David Temma/Getty ImagesMark Redding2012-01-23T09:00:00ZWhich former player would you bring back to your club?https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/jan/10/former-player-bring-back-club
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/08/manchester-united-paul-scholes-city" title="">Paul Scholes</a> and <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/jan/10/thierry-henry-arsene-wenger-arsenal-dream" title="">Thierry Henry</a> have returned to former clubs, but which old stalwarts would you like to make a comeback?<p>After the comebacks of Thierry Henry and Paul Scholes, we asked Premier League fans who they would like to see return.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/jan/10/former-player-bring-back-club">Continue reading...</a>FootballArsenalAston VillaBlackburn RoversBolton WanderersChelseaEvertonFulhamLiverpoolManchester CityManchester UnitedNewcastle UnitedNorwich CityQPRStoke CitySunderlandSwansea CityTottenham HotspurWigan AthleticWolverhampton WanderersWayne RooneyAlan ShearerSportWest Bromwich AlbionTue, 10 Jan 2012 14:19:14 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2012/jan/10/former-player-bring-back-clubPhotograph: Action Images, AP and GuardianClockwise, from top left: David Ginola at Spurs, former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer, ex-Bolton playmaker Jay-Jay Okocha and Gus Poyet, then of Chelsea. Photograph: Action Images, AP and GuardianPhotograph: Action Images, AP and GuardianClockwise, from top left: David Ginola at Spurs, former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer, ex-Bolton playmaker Jay-Jay Okocha and Gus Poyet, then of Chelsea. Photograph: Action Images, AP and GuardianToby Moses, Ian Malin, Barry Glendenning, Michael Hann, Chris Taylor, Mark Redding, Paul Johnson, Simon Hattenstone, Martin Rose, Jeremy Alexander, Ian Tasker, Ranjit Dhaliwal and Gregg Bakowski2012-01-10T14:19:14ZOld music: Patti Smith – Gloriahttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/nov/30/old-music-patti-smith-gloria
A cover of a 60s staple helped set in motion a musical revolution in mid-70s New York<p>"Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine …" The first line of Gloria, the first song on what was Patti Smith's first album.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/nov/30/old-music-patti-smith-gloria">Continue reading...</a>Patti SmithPop and rockPunkMusicCultureWed, 30 Nov 2011 15:36:01 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/nov/30/old-music-patti-smith-gloriaPhotograph: Patti SmithRobert Mapplethorpe photographed Patti Smith for her album 1975 Horses. Photograph: Patti SmithPhotograph: Patti SmithRobert Mapplethorpe photographed Patti Smith for her album 1975 Horses. Photograph: Patti SmithMark Redding2011-11-30T15:36:01ZPremier League: Nicklas Bendtner adds the missing muscle as Arsenal climb to top of the pilehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/sep/22/premierleague.boltonwanderers
<p>Nicklas Bendtner has not enjoyed the steepest of career trajectories. Sent off in his first league start against Everton last December, he earned further notoriety by scoring an own-goal in the Carling Cup game with Spurs and for good measure was seen to be headbutted by his team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor in the same match, none of which has made him quite his ascetic manager's cup of tea.</p><p>That he has begun only nine Premier League games for Arsenal tells its own story, yet the young Danish striker's brand of cocky aggression could be the missing ingredient the Gunners need if their title assault is not to fizzle out into another season of what might have been.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/sep/22/premierleague.boltonwanderers">Continue reading...</a>Premier LeagueBolton WanderersArsenalFootballSportSun, 21 Sep 2008 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/sep/22/premierleague.boltonwanderersMark Redding at Reebok Stadium2008-09-21T23:01:00ZPremier League: Man Utd 4-0 Wiganhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/08/match.wiganathletic
<p>Nine league games gone and Manchester United are starting to click. Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez are finding the net, Cristiano Ronaldo is reaching his destructive best and the new midfi elders Anderson and Nani are playing as to the manor born. Perhaps just as signifi cantly United can slot in two tyro defenders, Gerard Piqué and Danny Simpson, without losing a beat. All of which means Sir Alex Ferguson's side are coming nicely to the boil for their visit to Arsenal on November 3.</p><p>Gone was the frustration of six 1-0 victories this season that led to Ferguson bemoaning his side's inability to score enough goals. Instead came a fluidity and vibrancy from players who could feel they were close to recapturing the understanding that carried them to the title last May when they were, arguably, the second best team to Chelsea. "It seems to be coming together," said Ferguson, cautiously.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/08/match.wiganathletic">Continue reading...</a>FootballSportWigan AthleticManchester UnitedMon, 08 Oct 2007 21:27:12 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/08/match.wiganathleticMark Redding at Old Trafford2007-10-08T21:27:12ZUnited fill void left by Balsa Manhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/06/newsstory.manchesterunited
Tevez 54, Ronaldo 58, 76, Rooney 82<p>The last thing you need if you are struggling for goals is to lose your only natural striker and for it to happen during the warm-up only added insult to injury for Sir Alex Ferguson. There would have been few bets on Louis Saha going through the season unscathed, but for him to pull up before the game had even started brought an air of farce to his latest breakdown.</p><p>At least the forward derided as "Balsa Man" by the Red Issue fanzine for his fragility was on the bench. What was harder for Ferguson to stomach was the loss of two more players before the interval, Nemanja Vidic departing after a clash of heads with Marcus Bent and then John O'Shea having to leave the pitch with what appeared to be a thigh injury.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/06/newsstory.manchesterunited">Continue reading...</a>FootballSportManchester UnitedWigan AthleticSat, 06 Oct 2007 14:03:26 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/oct/06/newsstory.manchesterunitedMark Redding at Old Trafford2007-10-06T14:03:26ZBolton 3 - 0 Readinghttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/aug/27/match.boltonwanderers
<p>Sammy Lee was a relieved man. After two weeks of turbulence that had left him more battered and bruised than Amy Winehouse on a bender the Bolton manager had at last picked up his first points of the season. The result, he said, "was all about the team" but everyone knew it was really about one man, Lee himself.</p><p>In the past fortnight the manager has had to endure barbs from within the dressing room, criticism of his switch from 4-3-3 to 4-4-2 and questions about his ability to step up from the No2 role. So, while this victory against a tired and weakened Reading did not provide any definitive answers, it did take some of the heat off the Liverpudlian.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/aug/27/match.boltonwanderers">Continue reading...</a>FootballSportBolton WanderersReadingMon, 27 Aug 2007 01:56:48 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/aug/27/match.boltonwanderersMark Redding at the Reebok Satdium2007-08-27T01:56:48ZDebden Househttps://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/camping.uk7
Essex <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/camping.uk7">Continue reading...</a>Camping holidaysUnited Kingdom holidaysEssex holidaysTravelLife and styleEngland holidaysSat, 12 May 2007 22:49:49 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2007/may/12/camping.uk7Mark Redding2007-05-12T22:49:49ZPremiership: Tottenham 0 - 2 Evertonhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/aug/28/match.sport4
<p>When you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're not, and there was no more graphic illustration than on Saturday when Andy Johnson played himself into the reckoning for the games against Andorra and Macedonia while the one-time England hopeful James Beattie was left to watch forlornly from the bench.</p><p>No matter that Beattie, Everton's previous record signing, tried to keep his spirits up by loudly parping the team bus's horn as he got on alone. There was only one name on people's lips and it was the £8.6m man from Crystal Palace who had just fired Everton to second in the table overnight.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/aug/28/match.sport4">Continue reading...</a>FootballSportTottenham HotspurEvertonSun, 27 Aug 2006 23:41:01 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/football/2006/aug/28/match.sport4Mark Redding at White Hart Lane2006-08-27T23:41:01Z